Razor (scooter)

The basic scooter design consists of an airplane grade aluminum frame,{{Cite web|url=https://www.razor.com/products/kick-scooters/|title=Razor Scooters for Preschoolers, Kids, Teens and Adults|website=Razor|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-07}} 98 mm polyurethane wheels, and a hinged fender over the rear wheel, which is pushed down by the foot to act as a spoon brake. The handlebar and headtube fold for carriage when a quick release latch is opened.

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{{See also|RazorUSA#Kick scooters}}

• A - 98mm wheels
• S - "A" with fixed-height handle bars (no height adjustment)
• AW - "A" with a wheelie bar
• Spark - "A" with a spark bar for real spark action from the rear brake
• A2 - "A" with a front suspension and a wheelie bar
• A3 - extended A2, early versions have 98mm wheels and later ones have 125mm wheels
• AW125 - extended A3 with 125mm wheels, upgrade to the early versions of the A3
• A5 Lux - 200mm wheels
• Non-Pro Model - the non-stunt model
• Ultra Pro - for stunts, not foldable
• Cruiser - 140mm wheels
• Malibu Cruiser - cruiser but with 125mm wheels and a metal deck
• Finger Crusher - lightweight design, Dan Green Pro Model

In 2003, RazorUSA introduced its first electric Razor scooter. It operates with the use of a twisting throttle. These new models reach speeds up to 15 miles per hour.{{Cite news|url=https://www.razor.com/products/electric-scooters/e300/|title=Razor E300 - Sit or Stand Electric Scooter for EcoSmart Teens & Adults|work=Razor|access-date=2017-05-08|language=en-US}} Electric scooters became a popular way to travel slightly longer distances than one might with a traditional Razor scooter, yet distances short enough that using a bike would be excessive.{{Cite web|url=https://www.razor.com/products/electric-scooters/|title=Razor Electric Scooters|website=Razor|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-14}}

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{{See also|Freestyle scootering}}

Freestyle scootering is a growing sport. Due to the rough demands of trick riding, people often reinforce the scooter to withstand impacts and high force.

Razor scooters have received attention for the frequency of injuries sustained by riders. In 2014, The Atlantic and other news outlets reported that Razor and other brands of scooters contributed to substantial increases in yearly numbers of emergency room visits.{{Cite web|last=Journal|first=Brian Resnick, National|date=2014-12-03|title=The Toys That Send Kids to the Emergency Room|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/12/the-toys-that-send-kids-to-the-emergency-room/383383/|access-date=2021-07-25|website=The Atlantic|language=en}}{{Cite news|title=Toy scooters are driving more and more kids to the emergency room, study says|language=en-US|newspaper=Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2014/12/01/toy-scooters-are-driving-more-and-more-kids-to-the-emergency-room-study-says/|access-date=2021-07-25|issn=0190-8286}}{{Cite web|last=Painter|first=Kim|title=Study says scooters lead the toy-injury pack|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/01/scooters-toy-injury-study/19550159/|access-date=2021-07-25|website=USA TODAY|language=en-US}}

Razor claims their scooters are safe to ride, and recommends adult supervision and the use of protective gear when riding.{{Cite news|url=https://www.razor.com/about-razor/razor-safety/|title=Razor Safety - Razor|work=Razor|access-date=2017-05-14|language=en-US}} To increase the safety of younger riders, razor recommends a three wheeled scooter.{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/01/scooters-toy-injury-study/19550159/|title=Study says scooters lead the toy-injury pack|work=USA TODAY|access-date=2017-05-14|language=en}}

Team Razor is an exhibition scooter team sponsored by Razor. This team of professionals travels across the U.S., wowing crowds with their tricks and talents, and appeared at X Games Los Angeles 2013.{{Cite news|url=https://www.razor.com/team/team-razor/|title=Team Razor - Razor|work=Razor|access-date=2017-05-15|language=en-US}} In October 2013 they completed the Team Razor Cross Country Tour, visiting 17 states as well as the District of Columbia.{{Cite news|url=https://www.razor.com/team/team-razor/events-calendar/|title=Team Razor Events Calendar - Global Domination Pro Tour {{!}} Razor - United States|work=Razor|access-date=2017-05-15|language=en-US}} The team held their most recent exhibition event on August 30, 2014 at the 3rd Annual Triple Crown.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/events/535787153180031/|title=3rd Annual Triple Crown|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|access-date=2017-05-15}}

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